Can a fake second display be enabled in Windows 10?
I just updated to Windows 10 and discovered that Microsoft broke this method of adding a fake second monitor: Is there a way to fake a dual (second) monitor which I rely on for scaling some small...
View ArticleWhy can't add new mode for xrandr?
cvt 1920 1080 120# 1920x1080 119.93 Hz (CVT) hsync: 139.12 kHz; pclk: 369.50 MHzModeline "1920x1080_120.00" 369.50 1920 2080 2288 2656 1080 1083 1088 1160 -hsync +vsyncxrandr --newmode...
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Switching to 2nd screen without using Win+P
I have two screens. Since Screen 1 is faulty, the signal comes to this screen after approximately 10 minutes (when it gets hot). I want to use only Screen 2 using the "Second screen only" option until...
View ArticleI can't use sound through HDMI in Ubuntu
I am trying to connect my computer to a monitor and speakers using a single HDMI cable. My computer recognizes HDMI because my screen connects. However even after multiple attempts I can not make the...
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How do I force my Windows 11 laptop (MSI Creator) to use the discrete NVIDIA...
So, I'm usually a Mac (desktop) / Linux (VM / server) user, so I'm pretty lost in Windowsland.I've bought the closest thing I could find to a Mac, that runs Windows: the MSI Creator series,...
View Articlespan monitors:i:1 or /span not working with RDP on one machine
We are trying to connect a hyper-V VM running Windows Server 2016 version 1607 that needs to connect with the resolution 3840x1080 from a PC with two 1920x1080 monitors. The 2 monitors should act as...
View ArticleWindows 10 Thunderbolt Multi-Screen Lock Issues
I've been using this thunderbolt dock for the last 6 months, no problem. I've got it plugged in to my laptop, using the laptop's screen as the main screen. For some reason, the signal became unstable...
View Articlexrandr fails to change screen resolution on Arch Linux
I have a dual-monitor setup in my notebook, which is running Arch Linux with Gnome 3 as Desktop Environment.My graphic card is Intel HD Graphics 3000 and my external monitor (VGA1) is a Philips 202EL,...
View ArticleHow to make Windows 11 use same multimonitor setup at work and home?
I have a company-issued laptop that I use both at work and home. I used to have different multimonitor setups at each location, but now I finally have the same 3-monitor setup (two external displays...
View ArticleText resolution suddenly varies widely across multiple monitors and is not...
I have a 64 bit HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14-ea0xxx running Windows 10. It's primarily a work laptop and hasn't had any issues for the year so I've been using it, but seemingly out of nowhere a few...
View ArticleWindows 11 23H2: Dual touch monitors issue
Good morningI'm currently unable to get two touch screens to work simultaneously with Windows 11 23H2.The touch works well on each screen when plugged in individually.When I plug in both, the touch of...
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Separate custom scaling levels for each display in Windows 10
I want to set a different custom scaling level for each of my 2 monitors.The "recommended" scaling for my laptop display is 150%, while 100% scaling is recommended for my external monitor. 100% is...
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Can I connect two monitors - one in docking station and one in laptop
I have two monitors and a THINKPAD USB-C DOCK GEN2 (image shown below).You can see that the docking station has only one HDMI output. I have two monitors with DVI to HDMI cabels.Is it at all possible...
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Unable to set correct resolution for each monitor
I have 2 monitors that are connected to Dell Dock WD19:Ultrawide Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor (DP to DP)Dell IPS P2722H 27" (HDMI port on monitor to DP)When both are connected, the resolution of...
View ArticleWhen unplugging one monitor from dual monitor setup, apps/programs don't...
I am using Windows 10 and did not have this problem until about 3 days agoI have a dual monitor setupMy left monitor is my main monitor and my right monitor is my secondary monitorI will often unplug...
View ArticleDual Monitor Won't work with DVI and VGA Together
I have a replicator port (VGA only) that goes with my Dell Laptop. I also have one Dell monitor (VGA) and a second Dell monitor with both VGA and DVI. The replicator port only has one VGA port. I can...
View ArticleDell XPS KVM Switch on Linux
I'm trying to use a KVM switch with my Dell XPS (and a macbook pro).The KVM switch is a Thunderbolt 4 switch. It works very nicely with the macbook, it also works very nicely with another linux "nuc"...
View ArticleHow do you use multiple monitors in MS Remote Desktop Connection Manager 2.7?
Using the RDMan from:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=44989Tools->Options->Full Screen-> last checkbox is 'Use multiple monitors when necessary'however this has no...
View ArticleHow to automate NirSoft MultiMonitorTool using Windows task scheduler?
I'm using the freeware software MultiMonitorTool to automate the configuration of displays on a Windows 11 computer.I got two Batch scripts that "do" (disable the physical display) and "undo" (enable...
View ArticleStop apps from moving Linux workspaces when switching KVM
Just installed CentOS Stream 9 on a new Lenovo T14 Gen 4 Intel.I have an external display connected by HDMI.I am using many workspaces with terminals.When the HDMI cable is unplugged from the laptop,...
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